Truck Accidents
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5 Steps to Take After a Truck Accident in KansasView Article
Being in a truck accident in Kansas can feel devastating. Trucks are much larger than cars and the effects can be much more severe. A fully-loaded tractor-trailer can weigh 40 tons, while the average passenger car weighs 1.5 tons. In a collision between the two, the occupants of the passenger car are more likely to […]
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Modified Comparative Fault in Kansas: What You Need to KnowView Article
Car and truck accidents in Kansas can happen to anyone. In 2021, there were 5.4 million car accident injuries in the U.S. and 46,980 fatalities. No matter how good a driver you are, you could suffer pain and losses in a traffic accident. Pain and suffering are just part of the equation. Car and truck […]
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5 Tips to Maximize Your Recovery After a Semi-Truck Accident in KansasView Article
If you’ve been injured in a collision with a semi-truck in Kansas, your priority will be rebuilding your life as fully and quickly as possible. You can do this by working with an experienced truck accident attorney at Bretz Injury Law. The attorneys at Bretz Injury Law are dedicated to helping clients seek the fairest […]
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Truck Crashes Are Highest During Fall Harvest SeasonView Article
Significant Factors in Fall Trucking CrashesIt’s unsurprising that the seasons can impact a driver’s ability to operate their vehicle safely—especially where large trucks are concerned. Time changes, weather patterns, and holidays can all be influential. However, these only have a small impact on why fall is the most dangerous time of year for truck drivers. […]
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Kansas highways getting more dangerous, according to KHPView Article
Traffic fatalities in Kansas have been on the rise — not only in 2019, but also in 2020. Statistics released by the NHTSA showed a 1.5 percent increase in traffic fatalities across Kansas from 2018 to 2019, while most of the nation saw a slight decrease. The rise in traffic fatalities didn’t stop because of the COVID-19 […]
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How winter weather can catch Kansas drivers by surpriseView Article
Kansas may not get as much snow as some of its neighboring states, but when it does snow here, things can get messy. On average, Kansas receives about 19 inches of snow each year. Around mid-December, Kansas was among several states in the Midwest to get clobbered with snow and ice, according to The Weather Channel. There were […]
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Why do dangerous X-Lite guardrails still remain on Kansas roads?View Article
Guardrails are a common sight on major Kansas roads and highways. They prevent roadway departures near steep declines, bodies of water, critical roadside structures, ditches, and trees. While collisions with guardrails can be catastrophic, they are supposed to help prevent severe or fatal crashes. One particular guardrail manufacturer has come under legal fire in recent […]
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Kansas Attorneys Discuss Fluctuating Winter Road ConditionsView Article
Are you prepared for fluctuating winter road conditions this winter? According to online-media group Thrillist, Kansas – which ranked #27 among states with the most miserable winters – is “smack dab” in the middle. Temperatures can reach as high as 80 or significantly dip below freezing. The unpredictable changes in weather can be hazardous to Kansas […]
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Wet Roads and Auto Accident Risks: Insights from a Kansas AttorneyView Article
Rain leads to more car accidents than any other inclement weather According to recent data released from AAA Kansas, rain causes more auto accidents than any other weather condition. Roughly 68% percent of weather-related auto accidents (or 518,000) each year are caused by rain-washed roads. That is more than weather-related accidents caused by sleet, snow, and […]
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Wrong-Way Crashes in WichitaView Article
Wrong-way crashes can be among the most injurious and devastating of all accidents. Wrong-way drivers often cause head-on collisions, which generate significant force – and can therefore cause significant injuries. Victims of wrong-way collision injuries have important legal rights. With the legal advice of a Wichita car accident attorney, accident victims will be better able to […]